CHARLOTTE – Last night’s powerful storms have prompted N.C. Department of Transportation maintenance crews to close several roads in Gaston and Lincoln counties.
A major closure remains in place on U.S. 321 near the Gaston/Lincoln County line due to downed utilities. Officials anticipate opening the road by 10 a.m., depending on progress by the utility companies on site.
In Gaston County, 60 trees fell across roadways or on power lines, closing the following roads:
- Cherry Street
- Georgia Trail
- Tennessee Trail
- Lincoln Academy Road
- Rash Road
- Long Shoals Road
- Old Hardin Road
About 100 trees fell last night in Lincoln County. Several roads remain closed this morning as crews work to remove downed trees on power lines. They include:
- Ramseur Street
- Poston Drive
- Pressley Drive
- Devine Road
- Gates Road
- Hestertown Road
Cleanup efforts will continue as long as needed to safely reopen the affected roads to traffic.
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